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CVE-2014-0595

2.6 · LOW

/opt/novell/ncl/bin/nwrights in Novell Client for Linux in Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) 11 Linux SP2 does not properly manage a certain array, which allows local users to obtain the S permis…

Published May 8, 2014novellCWE-119EPSS 0.34%

Overview

CVE-2014-0595 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting novell open_enterprise_server. It was published on May 8, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

/opt/novell/ncl/bin/nwrights in Novell Client for Linux in Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) 11 Linux SP2 does not properly manage a certain array, which allows local users to obtain the S permission in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging the granting of the F permission by an administrator.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update open_enterprise_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0595?

CVE-2014-0595 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting novell open_enterprise_server. It was published on May 8, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2014-0595?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-0595?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from novell. Update open_enterprise_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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